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The character for "warm", traditionally written as "溫", is structured with the water radical "氵" on the left and the component "昷" on the right, where "昷" depicts a vessel holding water warmed by the sun, conveying the idea of moderated heat. This composition has consistently featured these elements, with "昷" providing phonetic guidance and semantic association to warmth. Initially denoting physical temperature, the character's meaning extended to describe temperate climates or mild dispositions, and it later gained the verbal usage meaning to review or revisit, as in refreshing one's knowledge. The simplified form "温" employs the same components without alteration.
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天气很温暖。
温水对身体好。
他性格温和。
请保持室内温度。
她温了一杯牛奶。
我们正在温习功课。
这种材料耐高温。
温和的气候有利于农作物生长。